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Basics of Botox
Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a protein produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. Commonly associated with commercial cosmetic use, there’s much more to know about
Labour and Delivery
Growing a baby inside you is a long process. It takes a whole nine months for the baby to develop and reach the size of
Understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
Previously called social phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is the fear of social situations. Appearing as shyness or introversion at first, understanding Social Anxiety Disorder
What is Orthorexia?
Orthorexia, also sometimes referred to as orthorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder in which people have a deleterious fixation with eating healthy food. In contrast
10 Yoga Poses for Everyone
Yoga has become a way of life for many. The various health benefits it offers, along with the relaxation you get afterwards have prompted many
Keeping children safe in the COVID-19 pandemic
Living in a global health pandemic, many parents are understandably seeking ways to protect their children from the virus. Even as the world battles COVID-19
Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia affect half of all men by the age of 50, and up to 80% aged 80 and older. Learn more in this article.
Quit Smoking: how professionals can help
Smoking increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, organ failure, and infections. With education, came the gradual decline of the prevalence of smoking in adults
How Abortion is Done
Abortion, otherwise known as pregnancy termination, is a medical procedure to remove a foetus and placenta from the uterus. This may be a necessary medical
Irregular Menstrual Periods
Menstruation plays a crucial role in determining the reproductive health of a woman. A healthy woman gets her period every 27-28 days. This is calculated
He got COVID-19 for the second time
“I had fever, could not taste, nor smell anything, and had difficulty breathing – it felt like I was underwater”, said Kenneth, 32, a Singaporean,
Fungal Nail Infection
Along with various types of bacteria, fungi exist all over your body. When there is an overgrowth of fungi in your nails, a fungal nail
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